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CVE-2023-39780

ASUS RT-AX55 Routers OS Command Injection

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 39.5%
  1. Published11 Sept 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV2 Jun 2025
  3. Remediation due23 Jun 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

ASUS RT-AX55 devices contain an OS command injection vulnerability that could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands. As represented by CVE-2023-41346.

Added to KEV: 2 Jun 2025Federal remediation due: 23 Jun 2025

Description

On ASUS RT-AX55 3.0.0.4.386.51598 devices, authenticated attackers can perform OS command injection via the /start_apply.htm qos_bw_rulelist parameter. NOTE: for the similar "token-generated module" issue, see CVE-2023-41345; for the similar "token-refresh module" issue, see CVE-2023-41346; for the similar "check token module" issue, see CVE-2023-41347; and for the similar "code-authentication module" issue, see CVE-2023-41348.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

ASUS Rt-ax55 Firmware3.0.0.4.386.51598

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-39780 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-39780 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2 Jun 2025.

How severe is CVE-2023-39780?

CVE-2023-39780 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 39.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-39780?

Affected products include ASUS Rt-ax55 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39780?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.